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What’s in a Stadium Name? A World Cup Snub for New Jersey.

To comply with a FIFA prohibition on branding, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey was renamed “New York New Jersey Stadium.” New Jerseyans were not surprised.

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For the World Cup matches in the Meadowlands, signs for “New York New Jersey” hid what was MetLife Stadium just a few weeks ago.
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War Loomed Over Past World Cups, Too

Here’s a look back at times when international conflicts seeped into soccer’s biggest tournament.

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Iranian fans during the World Cup match between Iran and New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Monday.
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Why Team Iran Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup

At its first game in Los Angeles, the men’s national team drew spectators who weren’t coming for the soccer, but rather to protest the regime in Tehran.

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Fans holding Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles on Monday.
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Why Team Iran Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup

At its first game in Los Angeles, the men’s national team drew spectators who weren’t coming for the soccer, but rather to protest the regime in Tehran.

© Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York Times

Fans holding Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles on Monday.
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